NSW · Blacktown Council
Prospect, 2148
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Blacktown, Prospect is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in housing affordability and parks and green space. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 5,187
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $2,084
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 62 of 1,772
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 58.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 126 / 108 / 171
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $650
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $610
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 679
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 648
- Against the person
- 137
- Against property
- 181
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 124.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 38 residents
- State safety percentile
- 84.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -19.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions994
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment646
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault499
- Steal From Retail Store520
- Transport Regulatory Offences2194
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 995
- Ebenezer Christian CollegeCombined
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
29 public transport stops in this suburb
- Dinton St Before Myrtle St
- Flushcombe Rd Opp Azalea St
- Myrtle St After Norman St
- Myrtle St Before Oaktree Gr
- Rydal St At Roath Pl
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
87 planning-related records
2026· 8 proposals
June 2026
- Advertising and signage; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink; Hours of operation and trading19 STODDART ROAD PROSPECT 2148Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation46 RYDAL STREET PROSPECT 2148Under Assessment
March 2026
- Commercial development; Hours of operation and trading19 STODDART ROAD PROSPECT 2148Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure13 TYNE PLACE PROSPECT 2148Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation53 MYRTLE STREET PROSPECT 2148Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Centre-based child care19 STODDART ROAD PROSPECT 2148Under Assessment
February 2026
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation3 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY PROSPECT 2148Additional Information Requested
January 2026
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 STODDART ROAD PROSPECT 2148Determined
2025· 12 proposals
December 2025
- Subdivision394 FLUSHCOMBE ROAD PROSPECT 2148Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 RYDAL STREET PROSPECT 2148Determined
October 2025
- Home business; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia7A EDGEWARE ROAD PROSPECT 2148Determined
September 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure82 MYRTLE STREET PROSPECT 2148Determined
- Pub; Advertising and signage3 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY PROSPECT 2148Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 OULTON STREET PROSPECT 2148Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like360 FLUSHCOMBE ROAD PROSPECT 2148Determined
June 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision21 BRAE STREET PROSPECT 2148Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure22 HEATH STREET PROSPECT 2148Determined
May 2025
- Demolition; Industrial development; Warehouse or distribution centre; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; General industry24 ROWOOD ROAD PROSPECT 2148Determined
March 2025
- Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)19 STODDART ROAD PROSPECT 2148Determined
February 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure438 BLACKTOWN ROAD PROSPECT 2148Determined
2024· 14 proposals
November 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 OULTON STREET PROSPECT 2148Determined
October 2024
- Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)5 ALDGATE STREET PROSPECT 2148Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure81 OLLIER CRESCENT PROSPECT 2148Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 ORDE PLACE PROSPECT 2148Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 OAKTREE GROVE PROSPECT 2148Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 TYNE PLACE PROSPECT 2148Determined
May 2024
- Demolition; Business premises; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Food and drink premise; Shop; Neighbourhood shop19 Stoddart Road, ProspectDetermined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station1 ROWOOD ROAD PROSPECT 2148Determined
- Demolition; School441 BLACKTOWN ROAD PROSPECT 2148Determined
April 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure35 NORMAN STREET PROSPECT 2148Determined
March 2024
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation32 CRICKETERS ARMS ROAD PROSPECT 2148Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure33 UPWEY STREET PROSPECT 2148Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure94 OLLIER CRESCENT PROSPECT 2148Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 OAKTREE GROVE PROSPECT 2148Determined
2023· 6 proposals
November 2023
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care48 ALDGATE STREET PROSPECT 2148Determined
September 2023
- Other4 SHAW PLACE PROSPECT 2148Operational consent requested
August 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing18 EDGEWARE ROAD PROSPECT 2148Determined
May 2023
- Dwelling; Demolition3 SHAW PLACE PROSPECT 2148Determined
April 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs96 OLLIER CRESCENT PROSPECT 2148Determined
March 2023
- Signage; Other1 ROWOOD ROAD PROSPECT 2148Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
42 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Pillow TalkBed
Unit 12 19 Stoddart Road, Prospect
- Sleeping GiantBed
Unit 8 19 Stoddart Road, Prospect
- Sleepy’sBed
Unit Shop 21 19 Stoddart Road, Prospect
- SnoozeBed
Unit 7 19 Stoddart Road, Prospect
- Blacktown Rd before Aldgate StBus stop
- Blacktown Rd before Rowood RdBus stop
- Blacktown Rd opp Columbia RdBus stop
- Blacktown Rd opp Ebenezer Christian CollegeBus stop
- Blacktown Rd opp Ellam DrBus stop
- Clunies Ross St after Great Western HwyBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Eddie Aaw ReservePark
- James Watt ReservePark
- Timbertop ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- Prospect Post Office (former)23 Tarlington Place ProspectSHR
- St Bartholomew's Anglican Church & CemeteryPonds Road, ProspectSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 44.6/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 40% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2684th in Australia
- State rank
- 851st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #265 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #538 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Amart Furnitureamenitiesfurniture
- Beacon LightingamenitiesUnit 25 19 Stoddart Road, Prospectlighting
- Bean & GoneamenitiesUnit 25A 19 Stoddart Road, Prospectcafe
- Beaumont TilesamenitiesUnit 6 19 Stoddart Road, Prospecttiles
- Best Price Furniture OutletamenitiesUnit Shop 14 19 Stoddart Road, Prospectfurniture
- Bing LeeamenitiesUnit 29 19 Stoddart Road, Prospectelectronics
- Blacktown Rd before Aldgate Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Blacktown Rd before Rowood Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Blacktown Rd opp Columbia Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Blacktown Rd opp Ebenezer Christian Collegeamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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